Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

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I’m Not Gay

2020 Comedy

After recently breaking up with their girlfriends, Marko and David settle in to watch a movie, only to discover it contains gay scenes. As awkward reactions give way to honest questions, hidden desires, and relentless denial, the evening takes an unexpected turn that forces both young men to confront feelings they've spent far too long avoiding.

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In a Moment

2019 Drama, Romance

Max's school life takes a turn when Leon encourages him to write a love song, challenging his understanding of love and friendship.

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Poof

2018 Drama

Eighteen-year-old Aaron feels trapped in a small town, working a job he despises. His life shifts dramatically when he meets Mike at a party and, despite initially denying his feelings, an unexpected kiss changes everything.

Challengers

2024 Comedy, Romance

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.

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A Sight on You

2018 Drama

Tim welcomes his brother Julio back after a year without seeing him. Their relationship begins to change after Tim makes a discovery in the middle of the night.

Cas

2016 Drama, Romance

Pepijn and Sjors' seven-year relationship faces turmoil when they let Cas, a student, stay on their couch while he looks for a new place.

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Personals

2021 Drama

A socially anxious teen responds to a Craigslist ad for a glory hole encounter and strikes an unexpected connection with a stranger behind the sheet.

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Consequence

2016 Drama

When Ty commits the gravest mistake of his life, can he find a way to rectify it? Or will he have to come to terms with the consequences of his actions?

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Stay

2010 Drama, Romance

The relationship of a young, gay Chinese couple is tested when one partner refuses to spend the night, prompting reflection on commitment and love.

Starving

2014 Drama

A lonely and emotionally detached young man wanders the streets of central Buenos Aires, consumed by a restless craving for connection and intimacy. The story moves between tender moments with close companions and raw, uninhibited encounters that reflect the character's inner hunger for something more.

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Read Between the Lines

2022 Comedy, Romance

A socially-anxious college student repeatedly attempts to ask out his crush, a bookstore clerk.

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The Weigh In

2014 Comedy, Romance

Two boxers square off at a weigh-in, but the crowd is stunned when an unexpected spark of attraction flares up between them, turning rivalry into something far more complicated.

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Bug

2024 Drama

When Luca's former college roommate Peter unexpectedly visits him and his boyfriend Sam in New York, old bonds quickly resurface. As Peter's charm stirs attraction and insecurity, jealousy begins to unravel the couple's seemingly stable relationship, forcing them to confront the desires they can no longer ignore.

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Between Friends

2010 Comedy, Romance

Jorge makes an unusual request of Noah, challenging the boundaries of their friendship and forcing him to confront his own sense of self.

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Ronny & i

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young man grapples with his sexuality and his unspoken feelings for his best friend.

Kaboom

2010 Comedy, Sci-Fi

A college freshman experiences prophetic dreams that reveal a mysterious and unsettling truth about his classmates, thrusting him into a supernatural journey of self-discovery and revelation.

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The One You Never Forget

2019 Drama

A boy eagerly prepares for his debut dance, but when his date arrives, he is suddenly confronted with a crucial choice.

Dust

2018 Drama

Alko lives in the Dutch countryside. While he and his best friend Björn are struggling with their emerging sexuality, the villagers suspect Alko of being gay. This troubles him so much that he makes a decision he will come to regret.

Everything Is Free

2017 Comedy, Drama

Ivan, a US painter in Colombia, faces a complex situation when his younger brother Cole develops a surprising connection with him. Despite Cole not being gay, their bond deepens, challenging Ivan's friendship with Christian.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

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Ruben

2012 Drama, Romance

Ruben is in search of his sexuality and experiences harassment and violence along the way.

Boy Undone

2017 Drama, Thriller

Two young men piece together a night of fragmented memories from a club, navigating unreliable truths.

Éden & Charlie

2024 Romance

In an uninhabited house, Éden and Charlie meet and, through their explorations, discover hidden secrets that force them to confront their repressed desires and come to terms with their identities.